vaccination

Are there any mums who have kids already who aren't vaccinated? Or anyone is planning on not vaccinating their baby? After alotttt of research, I'm pretty sure I've made up my mind and I'm not going to have my baby immunized. Just wondering if you used homeopathy instead?

Are there any mums who have kids already who aren't vaccinated? Or anyone is planning on not vaccinating their baby? After alotttt of research, I'm pretty sure I've made up my mind and I'm not going to have my baby immunized. Just wondering if you used homeopathy instead?

Hi there,I'm a pharmacist and I'm strongly against not vaccinating children, particularly babies.There is a lot of scare-mongering around vaccinations, and unfortunately a lot of the information on the Internet about not vaccinating is written by uneducated twits.Not to be rude, and I understand it is your own decision, however this decision you make could potentially harm other children. So I do think it is selfish to make a decision that will affect others, if your child catches a virus/disease that could of been easily vaccinated against.Please talk to some more people about this - and homeopathy? Don't even consider it, you may as well not vaccinate.Read this:http://www.livescience.com/8948-myths-fuel-dangerous-decisions-vaccinate-children.htmlGood luck!

Hi there,I'm a pharmacist and I'm strongly against not vaccinating children, particularly babies.There is a lot of scare-mongering around vaccinations, and unfortunately a lot of the information on the Internet about not vaccinating is written by uneducated twits.Not to be rude, and I understand it is your own decision, however this decision you make could potentially harm other children. So I do think it is selfish to make a decision that will affect others, if your child catches a virus/disease that could of been easily vaccinated against.Please talk to some more people about this - and homeopathy? Don't even consider it, you may as well not vaccinate.Read this:http://www.livescience.com/8948-myths-fuel-dangerous-decisions-vaccinate-children.htmlGood luck!

Agree with pp. So many diseases are increasing in the community, ones that were far more under control, due to people not vaccinating their children. It doesn't only affect your children unfortunately. I work in the health field and cannot stress this strongly enough. Measles, whooping cough, the list goes on. If your child gets sick with anything like this, you are really taking a huge risk.

Agree with pp. So many diseases are increasing in the community, ones that were far more under control, due to people not vaccinating their children. It doesn't only affect your children unfortunately. I work in the health field and cannot stress this strongly enough. Measles, whooping cough, the list goes on. If your child gets sick with anything like this, you are really taking a huge risk.

I totally understand your fears as I decided not to vaccinate my son after being scared by strong opinions against it because of the risk of autism and the use of chemicals for longer shelf life etc BUT when he was 1 he caught a strain of whooping cough and it was awful seeing him go through that and we were treated like **** at the hospital because he wasn't vaccinated. After that I realised it could have ended a lot worse so he had his vaccinations via the catch up program and having just had his 4 year old needled is completely up to date. I am pregnant again and this bub will be getting vaccinated without a doubt. I think the benefits do outweigh the risks but it is completely up to you what you feel more comfortable with. Good luck :)

I totally understand your fears as I decided not to vaccinate my son after being scared by strong opinions against it because of the risk of autism and the use of chemicals for longer shelf life etc BUT when he was 1 he caught a strain of whooping cough and it was awful seeing him go through that and we were treated like **** at the hospital because he wasn't vaccinated. After that I realised it could have ended a lot worse so he had his vaccinations via the catch up program and having just had his 4 year old needled is completely up to date. I am pregnant again and this bub will be getting vaccinated without a doubt. I think the benefits do outweigh the risks but it is completely up to you what you feel more comfortable with. Good luck :)

I'm not an idiot who doesn't know the repercussions of not vaccinating my child. I'm a registered nurse and have worked in immunization clinics so I've seen first hand the horrible side effects that vaccinations can have. I have researched this thoroughly and have not made this decision lightly. I would rather my child have whooping cough than autism. So I would appreciate people keeping judgements aside-not trying to be rude just have heard it all before. Just wanted to hear from anyone who has also made this decision. Thanks

I'm not an idiot who doesn't know the repercussions of not vaccinating my child. I'm a registered nurse and have worked in immunization clinics so I've seen first hand the horrible side effects that vaccinations can have. I have researched this thoroughly and have not made this decision lightly. I would rather my child have whooping cough than autism. So I would appreciate people keeping judgements aside-not trying to be rude just have heard it all before. Just wanted to hear from anyone who has also made this decision. Thanks

I asked for the opinions of mothers who have made the same decision I have. And I don't think it's selfish. If vaccines work as well as you say they do then why would a child who has been immunized be at risk? They would be 'immune'. There is information for both sides of this argument.

I asked for the opinions of mothers who have made the same decision I have. And I don't think it's selfish. If vaccines work as well as you say they do then why would a child who has been immunized be at risk? They would be 'immune'. There is information for both sides of this argument.

I think the risk of getting autism is so severely low when you consider the amount of kids who get immunized every year. I personally don't agree with not immunizing your kids, I think your reasons are your reasons but it sounds like its only for your benefit - bcoz YOU don't want a child with autism. Does that mean you'd love your child less of they turned out autistic? I don't want to sound rude but whooping cough can cause death. I know of a lady who has that happen. All actions have consequences - just make sure your willing to live with them.

I think the risk of getting autism is so severely low when you consider the amount of kids who get immunized every year. I personally don't agree with not immunizing your kids, I think your reasons are your reasons but it sounds like its only for your benefit - bcoz YOU don't want a child with autism. Does that mean you'd love your child less of they turned out autistic? I don't want to sound rude but whooping cough can cause death. I know of a lady who has that happen. All actions have consequences - just make sure your willing to live with them.

Sorry but if you think vaccines (MMR) causes autism then you are naive and uneducated in the truth. I don't care where you work or what you claim to do & have seen, not vaccinating is selfish. Life is about risks. And the risk to your child & the community are huge. You better be prepared to keep your LO at home for at least 6 months with so many whooping cough outbreaks.

Sorry but if you think vaccines (MMR) causes autism then you are naive and uneducated in the truth. I don't care where you work or what you claim to do & have seen, not vaccinating is selfish. Life is about risks. And the risk to your child & the community are huge. You better be prepared to keep your LO at home for at least 6 months with so many whooping cough outbreaks.

Yes, we are then protecting your child because we have done the. correct, ethical safe action of vaccination. You have just totally contradicted yourself there!!!!There are some children that can not be vaccinated for medical reasons, therefore if your child who isn't vaccinated picks up whooping cough for example, could pass it onto an immunocompromised person!Using what we call in the medical world, the theory of 'herd protection', which you have just suggested, as an excuse not to vaccinate is ridiculous.I still can't believe you are a nurse!!!!!!

Yes, we are then protecting your child because we have done the. correct, ethical safe action of vaccination. You have just totally contradicted yourself there!!!!There are some children that can not be vaccinated for medical reasons, therefore if your child who isn't vaccinated picks up whooping cough for example, could pass it onto an immunocompromised person!Using what we call in the medical world, the theory of 'herd protection', which you have just suggested, as an excuse not to vaccinate is ridiculous.I still can't believe you are a nurse!!!!!!

Just keep in mind that if your child is not immunized it will effect them with child care and school. If there is an outbreak of anything where they attend, they are excluded from the centre / school until the outbreak is completely cleared and you still have to pay your fees....

Just keep in mind that if your child is not immunized it will effect them with child care and school. If there is an outbreak of anything where they attend, they are excluded from the centre / school until the outbreak is completely cleared and you still have to pay your fees....

Hi Megan, wow this is a touchy subject! With my DS I did not immunize him, and yes he did get the homeopathic prophylaxis. I don't know if it helped or not but he didnt get any of the diseases. Homeopathics don't exist for all the diseases tho. But if u find a trained homeopath someone with lots of experience in this field they will advise u a lot. I personally decided to vaccinate my son when he was 2 years old. I continued my research throughout this time and decided for me the risk of anything going wrong with an immunization was low; and the risk of catching whopping cough etc was higher. But I don't judge u, it's a hard choice. I immunized my DD and will do again with his pregnancy. But I worry about it each time! I did want to add DON'T listen to the "Australian vaccination network". (they are anti vaccinating.) i got a lot of my initial info from them and later found them to be complete liars and uneducated scare mongers. Good luck! U have todo what's best for you and your baby, but of u don't vaccinate be prepared to face this sort of backlash lol. I certainly did!

Hi Megan, wow this is a touchy subject! With my DS I did not immunize him, and yes he did get the homeopathic prophylaxis. I don't know if it helped or not but he didnt get any of the diseases. Homeopathics don't exist for all the diseases tho. But if u find a trained homeopath someone with lots of experience in this field they will advise u a lot. I personally decided to vaccinate my son when he was 2 years old. I continued my research throughout this time and decided for me the risk of anything going wrong with an immunization was low; and the risk of catching whopping cough etc was higher. But I don't judge u, it's a hard choice. I immunized my DD and will do again with his pregnancy. But I worry about it each time! I did want to add DON'T listen to the "Australian vaccination network". (they are anti vaccinating.) i got a lot of my initial info from them and later found them to be complete liars and uneducated scare mongers. Good luck! U have todo what's best for you and your baby, but of u don't vaccinate be prepared to face this sort of backlash lol. I certainly did!

Actually no, it is ALL child care. Primary and high schools may not, but ALL child care centers will not allow your child to attend whilst there is an outbreak of something.... My mother works in a child care centre that is a government run public centre and they recently had an outbreak of measles and there was a child who was not immunized at the centre and they were not allowed to attend the centre until it was cleared....

Actually no, it is ALL child care. Primary and high schools may not, but ALL child care centers will not allow your child to attend whilst there is an outbreak of something.... My mother works in a child care centre that is a government run public centre and they recently had an outbreak of measles and there was a child who was not immunized at the centre and they were not allowed to attend the centre until it was cleared....

Didn't think my reply was that judgemental considering I have been on both sides of it but let me tell you if my son had of died from getting that strain of whooping cough I never would have been able to live with myself.. Be careful what you wish for!

Didn't think my reply was that judgemental considering I have been on both sides of it but let me tell you if my son had of died from getting that strain of whooping cough I never would have been able to live with myself.. Be careful what you wish for!

You honestly have the right to do what you feel is best for your child, however, basing your decision on completely inaccurate information is completely reckless. There is absolutely no causal link between vaccinations and asd, and being a nurse you should know this.

You honestly have the right to do what you feel is best for your child, however, basing your decision on completely inaccurate information is completely reckless. There is absolutely no causal link between vaccinations and asd, and being a nurse you should know this.

Oh well, you can't argue with stupid!Best of luck with your decision. Just hope our children never cross paths, and feel terribly scared for those poor parents and ill people who have to!I suggest you partake in a bit of CPD on vaccinations if you are really a nurse, as you are clearly misinformed!

Oh well, you can't argue with stupid!Best of luck with your decision. Just hope our children never cross paths, and feel terribly scared for those poor parents and ill people who have to!I suggest you partake in a bit of CPD on vaccinations if you are really a nurse, as you are clearly misinformed!

ur choice - i wont judge u. Read some articles from 'dr mercola' or 'natural news'. i vaccinate my kids & were not paranoid whatsoever from kids that arent. ur brave to post a controversial topic as u will be a minority. gl

ur choice - i wont judge u. Read some articles from 'dr mercola' or 'natural news'. i vaccinate my kids & were not paranoid whatsoever from kids that arent. ur brave to post a controversial topic as u will be a minority. gl

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